Job Overview:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Project Design Lead will be responsible for mentoring and supporting project design leads through the design process from [Preliminary/30%] through IFC drawings for one or more utility-scale solar PV facilities. This person is responsible for ensuring project design leads have the support and tools needed to achieve a reliable, quality, and safe design. This person oversees maintaining professional relationships with the Engineers of Record and supports the subcontracting efforts for those engineers. This person supports identifying areas of improvement to the project design lead process and leading development of those improvements.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Providing support and guidance to other project design leads/Associate design leads as directed by manager.
• Training associate design leads under managers plan to prepare them for the project design lead role.
• Attend design reviews and provide comments/feedback on engineering deliverables.
• Support EOR contract creation and review by facilitating review between the engineer of record and our internal team.
• Support EPC contract and scope review by reviewing and suggestion changes to prime contracts and exhibits.
• Support project assignments to the project design leads by helping forecast internal needs based on project pipeline.
• Develop standards and processes to better streamline project design lead tasks and procedures.
• Lead or track new process initiatives with project design leads and other internal team members.
• Sometimes act as the main design lead for project(s).
• Ensure project designs are developed with due consideration for installation means and methods and long-term operations and maintenance of the project by others. Consult Field Operations trade specialists as necessary for requirements and recommendations.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with clients, Engineers of Record, subcontractors, vendors, and co-workers to strengthen company position. Assists the management team in displaying and promoting the company values, tenets of success and culture, while representing the company in a professional manner.
• Seek opportunities to add value to the project through the engineering design. Facilitate economic analysis/value engineering to determine cost-effective solutions and prepare written recommendations. Ensure value engineering is incorporated into future designs.
• Up to 25% travel required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in design, design process management, or design execution.
• Experience in utility-scale solar PV projects and/or renewable energy projects
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Knowledge of the engineering design process.
• Field experience in the Utility scale renewable energy projects.
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams of engineers.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks across multiple projects and disciplines.
• Ability to give presentations to groups of up to 10 people.
• Involved with and understands 2 or more disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, and commissioning).
• Experience in electrical renewable field
• Experience in EPC process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail) and Visio.
• Effective communication (oral, written, presentation), motivation, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
PAY EQUITY:
$120,000 - $160,000
Primoris Renewable Energy provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Company Overview:
Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.Benefits:
Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
401K with matching contribution.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years experience in design, design process management, or design execution
- Experience in utility-scale solar PV projects and/or renewable energy projects
- Knowledge of the engineering design process
- Field experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects
- Ability to coordinate multiple teams of engineers
- Ability to manage multiple complex tasks across projects and disciplines
- Experience with two or more disciplines (civil, electrical, mechanical, commissioning)
- Experience in electrical renewable field
- Experience with EPC process
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Visio
- Effective oral, written, and presentation communication, supervisory and motivational skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks
Primoris Services Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision with multiple plan options and bundled care‑navigation and virtual programs. Feedback suggests the medical package is competitive and broadly useful for employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a company‑matched 401(k) with immediate vesting and access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these elements add meaningful long‑term value versus typical sector offerings.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Pay is considered strong in many field roles, with overtime and per diem opportunities that materially boost take‑home. Feedback suggests earnings potential is high for those willing to take travel‑heavy or long‑hour assignments.
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What We Do
Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. We deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance capabilities that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, power generation, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities.
